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Holocaust Survivor Warns: Antisemitism Rising in the UK

1/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Holocaust survivor Joanna Millan, 83, expresses concern about rising antisemitism in the UK and says she might leave if she were younger.
As Holocaust Memorial Day approaches, she warns antisemitism is more overt today and often masked as anti-Zionism.
In New York City, advocates urge officials to remove plaques honoring Vichy leaders Philippe Pétain and Pierre Laval, arguing removal would strengthen Holocaust education and counter rising antisemitism.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2005, Holocaust Memorial Day in the UK commemorates the six million Jews murdered during World War II. The United Nations designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, aligning with the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945. Recent reports indicate that 70% of British Jews perceive a rise in antisemitism, often masked as anti-Zionism, highlighting ongoing discrimination and the need for education.

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Story summary

Holocaust survivor Joanna Millan, 83, expresses concern about rising antisemitism in the UK and says she might leave if she were younger.
As Holocaust Memorial Day approaches, she warns antisemitism is more overt today and often masked as anti-Zionism.
In New York City, advocates urge officials to remove plaques honoring Vichy leaders Philippe Pétain and Pierre Laval, arguing removal would strengthen Holocaust education and counter rising antisemitism.

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